The state of being overly emotional - therefore often in a situation that does not warrant such a strong reaction. It is possible for people or works of art to be purposefully melodramatic.

'Melodramatic' is derived from melodrama, which is in turn derived from the Greek word 'melos' (music) and the word 'drama'.

Random student: *watching commercial at school about children in poverty in Africa*: Oh, those poor kids! I just want to hug them and kiss them and tell them *sniff* they're going to be okay! Oh, I'm sorry *sniff*... can I get some water?

Me, whispering: Ugh, we get it, you feel sorry for them, you melodramatic you-know-what. ...Maybe not.

A interactive blog site created by Sara Sioux where people are allowed to write/express feelings of angst,depression, contempt or happiness (though it's rare to find happy entries). Shorthandedly known as melo.

the act of remaining mellow infront of a dramatic person or experience.

person 1:Do you see that heffa over there?
person 2:Yeah, I do, that wilden out hood rat named Rachel, she is so crazy!
person 1:I know but her friend Rebecca right there is so melodramatic!
person 2:For shizzle, I wanna be just like her when I grow up!